FM Cultural Calendar | Starting Monday, October 8, 2012

Jeffrey ToobinJeffrey Toobin is the preeminent writer about the current Supreme Court. He appears with his anticipated new book, The Oath: The Obama White House vs. The Supreme Court. Toobin claims, “The battle between a conservative court and a liberal president will be one of the central behind-the-scenes dramas of the Obama years.”10/08/2012Time: 7:30 pmCarnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map

Yeomen of the GuardThe Savoyards' 74th season begins with Gilbert and Sullivan's The Yeomen of the Guard." Set in the Tower of London...A Gallant Prisoner, Jester and Jailers...Love and Woe...A magnificent score. Musical Director Guy Russo, Stage Director Charles Penick.10/12/2012 - 10/21/2012

Midnight Radio, Jr.In 2011, Bricolage launched its first-ever, family-friendly episode of Midnight Radio, and it was so successful that it's becoming a permanent part of the sesaon. Kids aged 6-12 will enjoy an unique combination of storytelling, music, and live sound effects.10/13/2012 - 10/14/2012Time: 2:00 pmBricolage, 937 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map

Maple and VineA provocative '50s fantasy by Jordan Harrison. Burned out by their hectic, Manhattan lifestyles, Katha and Ryu move to Maple and Vine, a corner of the world where the milkman still makes daily deliveries and the housewives' smiles are as sweet as their homemade apple pies. This is 1955—perpetually. Reenacting the era with startling authenticity, the community gives up their smart phones for switchboards. But when their civil liberties are in question, what will they sacrifice for happiness?10/13/2012 - 11/04/20121300 Bingham Street Pittsburgh, PAwebsite | map

Apollo UnboundAs the patron god of music and poetry, Apollo was the leader of the Muses and director of their choir. Artistic Director Rebecca Rollett commissioned playwright Patrick Shaw to develop an original drama which asks the question, “Can music be the key to healing the fatal flaw in the artist?” The Pittsburgh Camerata will take on the role of the Greek chorus for this drama within a choral concert.10/13/2012 - 10/20/201210/13 - 8:00 pm10/19 - 8:00 pm10/20 - 8:00 pm

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WQED is pleased to partner with Highmark to bring you these special reports on "Men & Cancer" and "Women & Cancer." Every year cancer claims the lives of nearly 300,000 men in America. According to the American Cancer Society, getting the facts about cancer is an important step in taking care of your overall health.

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